Many of you are new and might not remember our intrepid host of the old Z Chat, good and constant Zappa fan, Studabaker Hop (Stewie). But I think some of his friends are still here, though. I am sorry to say that he passed away over the weekend leaving everyone who knew him and chatted with him at a loss. Please leave a message so we can remember him better. Here is a little more about him.

Rest in Peace
Studabaker Hop (Stewie)

Gentle sweet man with a wry and wicked sense of humour. Music lover, admirer of Frank Zappa and avid blues music collector. Saw Frank seven times in his life, always when he came to Montreal as soon as he was of an age to go to the places where he appeared. Almost met him in person when he happened to be in the same building where La La La Human Steps was rehearsing. (You just missed him!) Another highlight was when he saw what was basically the Fillmore album performed live in Montreal. He was in the audience for the Montreal segment which appeared on the Imaginary Diseases album. (I can almost hear you there .) His favorite FZ album was Uncle Meat. He also was very fond of Captain Beefheart and many, many blues artists. All the old timers like James Blood Ulmer, Muddy Waters, The Howlin Wolf, Skip James and also newer artists like Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jeff Beck. He had wide tastes, these are just skimming the top and he was always open to something new. He said that if he lost his music collection he would just freak. And he shared this love generously with others.

He was looking forward to getting his motorbike out now that the weather up north was getting warmer (at last!) and of getting back on his feet after a long illness. You will be sorely missed, my friend.

don't know what too say i use to chat a lot on ss and the z chat with Hop. he was a nice good fella.we was talking back 1 year or more ago about what song to have played at our funnels we'd talk about anything and if my thinking is correct he said the black page the longest version he'd had in is collection..

I sure do remember "Stewie" from not only the forum but the old "Z-Chat" and knew he had become seriously ill at some point but not that he was terminally ill, although it seemed that that might be the case from reading a few of his last posts.

don't know what too say i use to chat a lot on ss and the z chat with Hop. he was a nice good fella.we was talking back 1 year or more ago about what song to have played at our funnels we'd talk about anything and if my thinking is correct he said the black napkins the longest version he'd had in is collection..

I sure do remember "Stewie" from not only the forum but the old "Z-Chat" and knew he had become seriously ill at some point but not that he was terminally ill, although it seemed that that might be the case from reading a few of his last posts.

Well, that indeed was really was the case.

"R.I.P." Stude_Hop, you certainly will be missed.

--Batchain/George.

From what I gather, he suffered a heart attack at the later part of last year. Which rendered him unable to walk. Maybe he got another heart attack, this time a fatal one. Although I ain't sure if this was how he deceased.

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I sure do remember "Stewie" from not only the forum but the old "Z-Chat" and knew he had become seriously ill at some point but not that he was terminally ill, although it seemed that that might be the case from reading a few of his last posts.

Well, that indeed was really was the case.

"R.I.P." Stude_Hop, you certainly will be missed.

--Batchain/George.

From what I gather, he suffered a heart attack at the later part of last year. Which rendered him unable to walk. Maybe he got another heart attack, this time a fatal one. Although I ain't sure if this was how he deceased.

I recall having a few discussions with him over the past few years and this news, even though I didn't know him well, shocks me. As Bat brought up already, I knew that he wasn't well but didn't really know the extent of his illness...and of course, these now tragic circumstances...

No matter how many "heated" discussions I get in, EVERY Zappa fan (well, almost any) has my respect, especially one as hardcore as Studabaker Hop.

Wow. I'm in shock. I spent many a fun time in the old chat with my buddy Stew The Jew as I used to like to call him. That fucker used to make me laugh my ass off. I knew he had some health issues recently and I'm glad I was able to wish him well before he passed. I'll miss him.
R.I.P. Stewie

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